The ticking of the clock often shows a decline in our metabolism and an increase in abdominal fat. Visceral fat is buried deep in our abdomen, surrounding abdominal organs and producing toxic hormones that cause a number of diseases and disorders, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Fortunately, abdominal fat responds well to regular exercise and a healthy diet. There are a few steps you can take to get rid of extra abdominal fat quickly, but first consult your physician before beginning any lifestyle changes.
Diet and Exercise
Step 1
Eat superfoods that will help you stay full longer and burn fat. These foods include fiber-rich oatmeal, berries, nuts, eggs, leafy green vegetables and whole grains.
Step 2
Take a cardio activity class, such as step aerobics or kickboxing. Do 30 minutes to one hour of cardio activity each day to lose weight overall and to burn abdominal fat.
Step 3
Engage in strength training activities twice a week. Strength training incorporates weight training with resistance or machine-based techniques in order to increase your muscle mass. Having more muscle mass increases your metabolism and burns abdominal fat better.
Step 4
Do abdominal exercises such as crunches and pelvic tilts to tone your stomach muscles. This type of exercise won't eliminate abdominal fat, but it helps tighten the skin and build muscle.
Other Plans
Step 1
Drink oolong (Wu-Yi) Chinese tea. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, this type of tea can help stimulate your digestive system, flushing out fat and toxins. While this will not make you get rid of abdominal fat on its own, it can work when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Step 2
Make an appointment with an acupuncturist. According to "Acupuncture Today," this ancient Chinese treatment can stimulate your digestive system break down food and reduce stomach fat.
Step 3
Use liposuction to get rid of abdominal fat as a last resort. Liposuction is the only sure-fire way of eliminating abdominal fat entirely. However, it is very invasive, takes a lot of recovery time and there is no guarantee the abdominal fat won't return if you don't change your lifestyle.
Tips and Warnings
- Lose weight slowly, so you can avoid loose skin. Combine a healthy diet with regular exercise.
- Abdominal fat can cause many diseases, so it is important to prevent it.
Things You'll Need
- Superfoods
- Oolong (Wu-Yi) Chinese tea
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